2021 4th Grade STAAR The Broken-Crayon Solution/Bouncing Around

Use "The Broken-Crayon Solution" to answer the following question.

What can the reader tell about the article "The Broken-Crayon Solution" based on its title?

• The article will most likely describe different ways to use crayons.

• The article will most likely explain how crayons were invented.

• The article will most likely explain an answer to a problem.

• The article will most likely offer many uses for objects that are old.

Use "The Broken-Crayon Solution" to answer the following question.

The most likely reason that the author provides the information in paragraph 1 of the article "The Broken-Crayon Solution" is-

• to explain why Cassidy wanted to make her invention

• to explain why Cassidy has so many crayons

• to explain who helped Cassidy to become an inventor

• to explain what color of crayon Cassidy likes best

Use "The Broken-Crayon Solution" to answer the following question.

Which sentence from the article "The Broken-Crayon Solution" best supports the conclusion that Cassidy's product was profitable?

• She noticed that all of her crayons were broken. (paragraph 1)

• Cassidy knew that her invention would make many young artists happy. (paragraph 3)

• Eventually so many crayon holders were sold that Cassidy was able to pay for most of her college education out of her earnings. (paragraph 3)

• Cassidy's invention encourages others to waste less. (paragraph 4)

Use "The Broken-Crayon Solution" to answer the following question.

Which sentence from the article "The Broken-Crayon Solution" supports the idea that the author likes Cassidy's crayon holder?

• And she had an idea. (paragraph 1)

• The ends of the tubes fit tightly around the crayons. (paragraph 2)

• It could also hold a small broken one. (paragraph 2)

• Cassidy's invention is a brilliant idea. (paragraph 4)

Use "Bouncing Around" to answer the following question.

In paragraph 3 of the selection "Bouncing Around," what does the word refining mean?

• Making improvements

• Sharing with others

• Wishing for success

• Planning for the future

Use "Bouncing Around" to answer the following question.

What is the most likely reason the author included the photographs in the selection "Bouncing Around"?

• To show that the trampoline was invented many years ago

• To show that the trampoline can be used for different purposes

• To show that people enjoy watching others use trampolines

• To show that people can perform together on a trampoline

Use "Bouncing Around" to answer the following question.

What is the best summary of the selection "Bouncing Around"?

• The 2000 Olympic Games included a trampoline event for the first time. George Nissen, the inventor of the trampoline, always dreamed that his invention would one day be used in the Olympics.

• In high school George Nissen was a diver and gymnast. After watching a trapeze artist, he decided to make a bouncer in his garage. However, it did not work as he expected.

• The trampoline was invented by George Nissen, an athlete who wanted a new way to practice his skills. When Nissen began selling trampolines, many people bought them and used them for a variety of purposes.

• As a teenager, George Nissen invented a bouncer he could use to jump on. He shared the bouncer with swimmers and divers at a swimming camp. They used the bouncer to practice flips and twists.

Use "Bouncing Around" to answer the following question.

What is the most likely reason that the author includes the information in paragraph 8 of the selection "Bouncing Around"?

• To compare how different types of athletes use Nissen's invention

• To show that Nissen's Invention is still enjoyable and useful for many people

• To describe how Nissen feels about his invention years after he made it

• To explain when Nissen's invention was first used in the Olympics

Use "The Broken-Crayon Solution" and "Bouncing Around" to answer the following question.

What is a way that Cassidy's crayon holders in the article "The Broken-Crayon Solution" differ from Nissen's trampoline in the selection "Bouncing Around"?

• Only the crayon holders were made while the inventor was in college.

• Only the crayon holders help make a common object easier to use.

• Only the crayon holders can be used to help improve a skill.

• Only the crayon holders can be used by children.

Use "The Broken-Crayon Solution" and "Bouncing Around" to answer the following question.

Which statement best describes a difference between Cassidy in the article "The Broken-Crayon Solution" and Nissen in the selection "Bouncing Around"?

• Cassidy found it easy to sell her product, but Nissen found it difficult.

• Cassidy was not happy with her invention at first, but Nissen was pleased with his at first.

• Cassidy got the idea for her invention at a public event, but Nissen thought of his idea at home.

• Cassidy made her product to avoid waste, but Nissen made his for exercise.